Build Your Falcon WHEELSET R55

All wheels are 100% customizable at Light Bicycle. If your preferred specs are not listed, feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com) with your special requirements described.

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Drain Hole This is a required option.

With Drain Holes

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

No Access Holes

Version This is a required option.

Front Flyweight / Rear Standard

Weave This is a required option.

Braided UD

DEFAULT SETTINGS

RIMS

Matte, UD, hook, blank (no decal), 24h

Paintless, UD, blank (no decal), 28h, with access holes

Standard, paintless, hook, blank (no decal), 24h, with drain holes, without access holes

HUBS

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Shimano Road 11s 36t

12/100mm (F) & 12/142mm (R)

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Sram XD 18t

15/110mm (F) & 12/148mm (R) boost

DT Swiss 350 straightpull centerlock Shimano Road 11s 36t

12*100mm (F) & 12*142mm (R)

SPOKES & NIPPLES

Sapim CX Sprint-rear drive side / CX Ray-other sides

Sapim aluminum black external

Sapim CX Ray & Sapim aluminum black external

Sapim CX Sprint-rear drive side / CX Ray-other sides

Sapim aluminum black external

ACCESSORIES

2 valves & 1 spare 18t ratchet

2 valves & 2 adapters (centerlock to 6-bolt)

2 valves & 1 spare 18t ratchet

Note: the wheelset price includes the warehouse transfer cost ($80).

Piece Weight: g+/-

Subtotal: USD +

Lead time: typically ships in 2 days

ADD TO CART You missed some options.

We do not stock this item at the European warehouse. See what we stock currently.

You can order this product from our Global or North American warehouse.

Please fill out this form with your special requests if you want to customize it. We will get back to you in 24hrs via email.

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

No Access Holes

DEFAULT SETTINGS

RIMS

Matte, UD, hook, blank (no decal), 24h, with drain holes

Paintless, UD, blank (no decal), 28h, with access holes

HUBS

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Shimano Road 11s 36t

12*100mm (F) & 12*142mm (R)

DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Centerlock Sram XD 18t

15/110mm (F) & 12/148mm (R) boost

SPOKES & NIPPLES

Sapim CX Sprint-rear drive side / CX Ray-other sides

Sapim aluminum black external

Sapim CX Ray & Sapim aluminum black external

ACCESSORIES

2 valves & 1 spare 18T ratchet

2 valves & 2 adapters (centerlock to 6-bolt)

Note: the wheelset price includes the warehouse transfer cost ($80).

Piece Weight: g+/-

Subtotal: USD + (discount price)

Lead time: typically ships in 3 business days

ADD TO CART You missed some options.

We do not stock this item at the Australian shop. See what's available.

You can order this product from our Global / NA shops.

Please fill out this form if you are looking for a custom wheelset.

We'll get back to you soon to study the customization requests via email.

Our apologies, we do not offer this item at the Global warehouse.

Please order from other warehouses. Feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com) if you want to customize. We’ll get back to you in 24hrs.

Our apologies, we do not stock this item at the North American warehouse. Check this link to see what items we stock, or send us an email to discuss.

Our Global warehouse can make any rim model and ship worldwide. Please fill out this form with your special requests if you want custom rims/wheelset. We will get back to you via email to discuss in 24hrs.

Shopping Style

Options Features	Quick Buy	Full Custom
Options Features	Inventory	Parts in stock (Assembled upon order)	Manufactured upon order
Customization	Least customizable	100% Customizable
Lead Time	≤ 3 days	4 weeks typically
Availability	Limited models	All models
Shipping	Worldwide	Worldwide

Quick Buy (In Stock)

Full Custom (Made to Order)

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Rims

Hook, matte, UD, with drain holes

Hook, matte, UD, with access holes, with drain holes

Standard, hook, paintless, UD, 5-year warranty, with access holes, with drain holes

Front Flyweight / Rear Standard, paintless, UD, 5-year warranty, no drain holes

Paintless, UD, 5-year warranty, no drain holes

Grooved graphene surface, hook, matte, UD, with access holes, with drain holes

Grooved graphene surface, hook, matte, UD, no access holes, with drain holes

Matte UD, 32H, Centered (Staggered)

Hubs

Hope Pro 4 Fatsno J-bend 6-bolt

15/150mm (F) & 12/197mm (R) Sram XD

Straightpull centerlock black 24H

12/100mm & 12/142mm

Shimano Road 11S

DT Swiss straightpull / Bitex j-bend, centerlock, 28H

J-bend, DT Swiss 6-bolt / Bitex centerlock, 32H

15/110mm boost & 12/148mm boost Sram XD

DT Swiss straightpull / Bitex j-bend, black, 20H front / 24H rear

100mm QR & 130mm QR Shimano Road 11S

Spokes

Sapim CX Ray black

Sapim D-Light

Accessories

No decals/valves/tape

No decals/valves/tape/pads

No decals/valves

Piece Weight: g+/-

Subtotal: USD +

Lead time:

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Hub Brand This is a required option.

Model	Weight	POE	Cost	Reliability	Quality	Unique Feature	Color Options	Warehouse Location	Website
Novatec	287g	27	Low	Good	Good	Inexpensive	Three	China	NOVATEC
Bitex	258g	24	Low	Good	Good	Light	Two	China	BITEX
DT 350	374g	18/36/54	Low	Better	Good	Quiet and reliable (18t option)	One	China	DT SWISS
DT 240S	317g	18/36/54	Medium	Best	Best	Quiet and reliable (18t option)	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
DT 240 EXP	299g	EXP 36	Medium	Best	Best	Quiet and reliable (EXP 36 )	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
DT 180	290g	EXP 36	High	Best	Best	Super Light, EXP 36	One	China/N.A.	DT SWISS
Chris King	326g	45	High	Best	Best	Rebuildable bearings	Nine	China	CHRIS KING
Industry Nine	327g	60	Medium	Better	Best	Loud, engagement	Eleven	China/N.A.	INDUSTRY NINE
Onyx	434g	Infinite	High	Better	Best	Silent, sprag clutch	Eighteen+ (Custom Available)	North America	ONYX
Carbon-Ti	270g	56	High	Better	Best	Extreme Light	Nine	China	Caron-Ti
ARC	332g	48	Low	Better	Good	Economic and reliable	One	China	ARC
Chosen	260g	24	Low	Better	Good	Economic and reliable	One	China	Chosen
Light Bicycle Speed-Hub V1.0/V2.0	335g	24-V1.0/ 36-V2.0	Low	Better	Good	Proprietary for Carbon Spokes Steel Bearing-V1.0/ Ceramic-V2.0	One	China	Light Bicycle

Besides hubs listed to choose online directly, you could also have more others built to the wheels on your custom order by contacting us.
See more about Light Bicycle's FULL HUB OPTIONS

* POE = Points of Engagement

* DT hubs come standard with an 18t star ratchet but are upgradeable to 36 or 54t.

* Average weight will vary slightly depending on axle and freehub combination.

DT SWISS 180

DT SWISS 240 EXP

DT SWISS 350

Novatec A291SB-SL / F482SB-SL

Bitex RAF10 / RAR9

Industry Nine Solix

Carbon-Ti X-Hub

Front Axle This is a required option.

If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.

By default, skewers are only offered with QR hubs.

12 / 100mm

QR / 100mm

Rear Axle This is a required option.

If the size you need is not listed, please contact us and we'll reach out to you to confirm your order.

By default, skewers are only offered with QR hubs.

12 / 142mm

QR / 130mm

Freehub Body This is a required option.

1. Shimano Road 11S works with 11/12-speed cassette directly or 8/9/10-speed mountain cassette with a spacer(s) .
2. Shimano MTB 10/11S works with 8/9-speed directly or 10-speed with a spacer or 11-speed road cassette if one of the inner cogs removed.
3. Campagnolo (Campy) 11S works with 9/10/11/12-speed Campy cassette with no spacers required.
4. Sram XDR could run XDR (road) cassette inherently and is compatible to run mountain bike XD cassette with a 1.85mm spacer.
5. Shimano Micro Spline (MS) works with 12-speed MS cassette only.

Shimano Road 11S

Campy 11S

Shimano Road 11S Alloy

Sram XDR Alloy

Sram XDR

Spoke Head This is a required option.

J-bend version: use J-bend hubs and spokes
Straight pull version: use straight pull hubs and spokes

straight pull

J-bend

Brake System This is a required option.

Road-Rim-High-TG-Surface-Grooved-Graphene-Surface

Disc: The disc hub has optional 6-bolt or center lock version.The matched disc rim does not have a brake track and features a unique disc specific layup process. Our new layup is about 10g ~30g lighter by reducing the unnecessary material and utilizing elements of our Flyweight construction method.

Non Disc(Rim brake): By default, the rim brake 700C road rims come with an advanced High TG surface whose braking power and reliability is significantly improved over a basalt braking surface.

Our newest Grooved Graphene Surface is ready now. The price is $30 added for each rim. If you would like to update with newest brake tracks, please contact us at sales@lightbicycle.com.

Center lock

Non Disc

Hub Color This is a required option.

Black

Orange

Red

Turquoise

Front Holes Count This is a required option.

Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples by default.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom drilling for any other hole counts or special drilling (e.g G3/ 2:1 etc), most of which are at no extra charge. If you select this option and LEAVE YOUR TAILORED REQUIREMENT IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed.

20H

24H

Rear Holes Count This is a required option.

Please note that our valves are drilled for presta and spoke holes are made for external nipples by default.

24H

Ratchet This is a required option.

DT Swiss hubs use star ratchets and are available in 4 different models with varying points of engagement.

18T - Deepest teeth, slowest engagement, least amount of maintenance, suitable for powerful riders.

36T - Happy medium, doubles the engagement points.

54T - Super fast engagement, but shallow teeth require more careful re-greasing and the thru-axle should be checked every ride.

24T - Made out of hardened steel as e-bike specific.

EXP 36 - With only a single spring, making the hubs faster and lighter. More precise contact makes a longer lifespan.

EXP 54 - Upgraded from EXP 36 to gain incredibly faster engagement.

18T

24T

27T

36T

54T

56T

609T

EXP 36

EXP 54

Spoke This is a required option.

Brand	Model	Type	Thread Diameter (mm)	Weight(g)	Gauge	Riding Style	Available(Warehouse Location)
Sapim	Race	Double Butted	2.0 - 1.8 - 2.0	5.7g (260mm)	14G	Heavy Duty	North America, China
Sapim	D-Light	Double Butted	2.0 - 1.65 - 2.0	4.8g (260mm)	14G	Versatile	North America, China
Sapim	CX-Ray	Aero	2.0 - 0.9/2.2 - 2.0	4.4g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	North America, China
Sapim	CX-Sprint	Aero	2.0 - 1.25/2.25 - 2.0	5.2g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	China
DT SWISS	Competition Race	Double Butted	2.0 - 1.6 - 2.0	4.8g (260mm)	14G	Versatile	China
Pillar	PSR X-TRA 1420	Aero	2.0 - 0.95/2.2 - 2.0	4.4g (260mm)	N/A	Inexpensive Aero	China
Pillar	Wing 20	Aero	2.2 - 1.2/2.0 - 2.0	4.3g (260mm)	N/A	Light Aero	China
Light Bicycle	Oil slick J-bend	Single butted	2.0 - 2.0 - 1.95	6.7g (260mm)	14G	Cool color	China
Light Bicycle	LB Flyweight Carbon (Regular Edition-Bladed)	Aero	3.2-1.5/3-3.2	2.65g (SP, 260mm); 2.8g (J-bend,260mm)	N/A	Light Aero/Stiff	China
Light Bicycle	LB Flyweight Carbon (Regular Edition-Butted)	Aero	2.3 - 2/2.3-2.3	2.3g (SP, 260mm)	N/A	Light/Stiff	China
Berd	PolyLight	Rope-like	2.0-1.8	2.5g (260mm)	N/A	Extreme Light	North America

Sapim D-Light – The best all-around and most popular spoke for carbon wheels. Lightweight but incredibly strong.
Sapim Race – Our strongest and stiffest spoke. These spokes are suitable for heavy or extremely aggressive riders who need a stiffer wheel.
Sapim CX-Ray – The lightest spoke in our lineup is still quite strong due to the elasticity and amazing fatigue life.
DT Competition Race - All Mountain and XC spoke used by the Chinese location as a substitue for the D-Light (depending on availability)
Pillar PSR X-TRA 1420 - An inexpensive bladed spoke, great for road and cyclocross riding.
Pillar Wing 20 - Pillar patented highest level of aerodynamic bladed spoke reducing potential weak spots and twisting during tensioning. Currently, they are offered in oil slick color only with increased wear and corrosion resistance.
Sapim CX Sprint-Rear drive side/ CX Ray-Other sides - This customized combo increases the rear drive side power transmition efficiency significantly while grabs superior light-weight and aero performance.
Oil slick J-bend - They are made by a qualified manufacturer in Taiwan with custom design by Light Bicycle. They are J-bend only so do not order these spokes for SP hubs you configured in the previous step.
LB Flyweight Carbon Regular Edition >> -It maximizes wheel stiffness while keeping things more aero, designed to unlimit your hub choice making your wheels more customizable than ever.
LB Flyweight Carbon Special Edition >> - It maximizes wheel stiffness while keeping things light, designed to pair seamlessly with our Speed Hubs through the use of specially designed aluminium nipples.
Berd PolyLight >> - It is constructed from an advanced polymer called ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and are widely considered to be the lightest bicycle spoke option in the world.

Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420

Sapim CX Ray

Sapim CX Sprint-Rear drive side/ CX Ray-Other sides

Nipple This is a required option.

Nipple Brand	Model	Material	Color	Length	Available (Warehouse Location)
Sapim	Double Square Secure Lock	Alloy	Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange	16mm	Norh America
Sapim	Polyax/ Polyax Secure Lock	Alloy	Black, Red, Green, Blue, Gold, Lime, Purple, Orange	14mm	China
Sapim	Polyax Secure Lock	Brass	Black	14mm	China/N.A.
DT Swiss	DT SQUORX (PRO HEAD PRO LOCK)	Alloy	Black, Red	15mm	China
DT Swiss	Standard PRO LOCK	Brass	Black	14mm	China
Light Bicycle	N/A	Brass	Oil slick	14mm	China
Light Bicycle	Aluminium Black (for carbon spokes)	Alloy	Black	8.9mm	China

Please select Aluminium Black (for carbon spokes) nipples when you have chosen LB Flyweight Carbon spokes.

Aluminium Black

Aluminium Red

Brass Oil slick

Brass Black

Bead type This is a required option.

Hook

Brake System This is a required option.

Non Disc - High TG Surface: Rim Brake 700C road rims use an advanced High TG resin system with a layer of graphene to help dissipate heat. The braking power and reliability is significantly improved over a basalt braking surface.

Non Disc - Grooved Graphene Surface: Our new resin system and construction method, combined with the 3k rim track, withstands over 280°C, dissipates heat, and lowers rim temperatures faster in between braking efforts. Gain confidence-inspiring brake performance on the steepest descents and wettest conditions with our matching brake pads. Also, graphene added to the rim brake track allows for greater resistance to overheating with improved heat dissipation and reduced temperature accumulation during heavy braking. The grooved track helps evacuate trapped moisture between pad and rim in wet conditions, and brings more resistance and force at the lever when conditions are dry.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom braking track in other various weaves (UD/12K/3K twill etc) with 1-2 weeks LONGER on manufacture and extra $10USD/rim only as a start (with High TG Surface by default). If you select this option and LEAVE YOUR TAILORED REQUIREMENT IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed.

Disc: The disc version does not have a rim brake track and features a unique disc specific layup process. Our new layup is about 10g ~30g lighter by reducing the unnecessary material and utilizing elements of our Flyweight construction method.

Non Disc - High TG Surface

Non Disc - Grooved Graphene Surface USD +30

Full Custom USD +10

Finish This is a required option.

Matte is slightly lighter and a more subtle finish (most popular). Glossy has a shine to it.

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom finish such as Satin/Raw etc at no extra charge but subject to rim models with 3-5 days LONGER on manufacture. And custom color painting is also available with added 15g/rim and extra $20USD/rim as a start. If you select this option and LEAVE YOUR TAILORED REQUIREMENT IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed.

Glossy

Matte

Full Custom

Weave This is a required option.

The layup schedule is predetermined for each model, but you can choose the outer layer for cosmetic appearence.

The rim strength & weight is virtually identical.

Matte UD is the most popular and has a subtle look.

The futuristic Hexa-Comb and Braided UD are smooth and looks great on deep rims.
More info about Weave >>

Full Custom: This option (if provided here to choose) offers custom weaves such as 3k twill vertical/ horizontal/ Braided UD etc with extra charge of $15USD/rim as a start but subject to rim models with 3~5 days LONGER on manufacture. If you select this option and LEAVE YOUR TAILORED REQUIREMENT IN THE NOTES AT CHECKOUT, we will reach out to you once the order is placed.

12K

Hexa-Comb USD +15

Full Custom USD +15

Center Channel Hole This is a required option.

With Access Holes: This is the traditional method. Spoke access holes are drilled in the center channel to allow the nipples to easily be fed through the rim. Tubeless tape is required to seal the rim.

No Access Holes: No spoke access holes are drilled in the center channel. Feeding the nipples through the rim is more challenging, but it allows for a tubeless setup without the need for tape. This kind of system is known as "road tubeless" and was made popular by Mavic. Some companies still refer to it as "UST style", however, UST is actually a specific interface between the tire and rim which was developed by a partnership between Mavic, Michelin, and Hutchinson.

Currently, rims with 'No Access Holes' do not work with our carbon spokes.

With Access Holes

No Access Holes

Drain Hole This is a required option.

The two small drain holes located 90° to the valve hole effectively help evacuate both the water trapped inside the rim and the air leaking into the rim chamber caused by nonperfect tubeless tape sealing handwork that may risk rim explosure in an aggressive tire inflating.

It is the small reinforced layer prelaminated on the area where the drain hole is drilled later that makes the rim strength fairly ensured without any compromise of weight added.

Riders who ride in wet areas are suggested to order rims with drain holes.
More info about holes >>

With Drain Holes

No Drain Holes

Decal This is a required option.

Road rims use super light waterslide decals (matte colors). The decal is very thin and applied under a clearcoat so they are non-removeable.

Pictures about light-bicycle decal >>

If you want custom graphic, Please email us, we will design for you. There will be extra cost for custom graphic on rims.

Pictures about custom graphics >>

Blank (No decal)

Stealth (Grey)

Blue

Green

Magenta

Orange

Red

White

Yellow

Valve Stem This is a required option.

We use a lightweight black alloy anodized valves with an oversized concave collar for easy gripping. A rubber o-ring goes in between the rim and the collar to help seal the rim and match the contour of the rim profile. The valve core is removable so you can add sealant without removing your tire.
Link to tubeless valve instructions

None

Add Valve Stem USD +7 each

Tubeless Tape This is a required option.

Add Tubeless Tape: A roll of 10-yard-long tape is provided separately as parts to do the favor for those who treasure the dirt in the hand and are passionate in DIY stuff.
Information of tubeless rim tape

Apply Tubeless Tape: In Light Bicycle, a proprietary taping aid works with our wheel builders to guarantee that a solid taping craft at industrial-level is well implemented in order for you to ride carefree tubeless at any conditions.

You do NOT have to use any tubeless tape to run tubeless if you have chosen "No Access Holes" on the rim center channel.

None

Add Tubeless Tape USD +6 each

Apply Tubeless Tape USD +6 each

Brake Pads This is a required option.

By default, Shimano type is offered only (Contact us if you want Campagnolo type). 4 pads will be included. These high performance brake pads are designed for carbon bike rims only and offer excellent stopping power even in the wet.
Instructions of brake pads

None

Add Shimano-type Brake Pads USD +10

Rear Wheel Dishing Pattern This is a required option.

While the vast majority of frames require Centered (Traditional) dishing, those of Cannondale’s with Ai offset design (Asymmetric Integration) comply with a special kind of offset dishing for the rear wheel.

Know more about Cannondale’s Ai technology >>

Centered (Traditional)

Send Photos for Shipping Confirmation This is a required option.

Send Photos for Shipping Confirmation could be offered at NO extra charge so that you could have your tailored products viewed/inspected before shipping and the photos shared with your friends in advance.

It takes about 1~3 business days added to the lead time subject to the orders queuing status.

If you have any special requirement on the photos, such as weight measurement, please leave a note at checkout.

Yes (1-3 days longer)

No ( I do not need photos)

Recon Pro orders start shipping in October.

- + Pair

Piece Weight: 1502.00g+/-3%

Subtotal: USD 515+

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WHEELSET SPECS

RIMS

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.

Rim Model R55
Material Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)
Series FALCON
Intended Use Road/CX
Bead Type Clincher
Tubeless Capable Yes
Inner/Outer Width 17.9mm/25mm
Depth 55mm
ERD 530mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight 515+/-15g
Profile Symmetric (0mm)
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground) 130kg/ 287lbs
Spoke Hole Angle ±6°
Spoke Tension 100 ~115kgf front, 120~135kgf rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure (with 25C) 120psi/ 8.27bar
Recommended Tire Width 21C-38C

Rims

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.

Rim Model: R55
Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber
Size: 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)
Series: FALCON
Intended Use: Road/CX
Bead Type: Clincher
Tubeless Capable: Yes
Inner/Outer Width: 17.9mm/25mm
Depth: 55mm
ERD: 530mm (not including nipple head dimension)
Rim Weight: 515+/-15g
Profile: Symmetric (0mm)
Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground): 130kg/ 287lbs
Spoke Hole Angle: ±6°
Spoke Tension: 100 ~115kgf front, 120~135kgf rear drive side
Max Tire Pressure (with 25C): 120psi/ 8.27bar
Recommended Tire Width: 21C-38C

Hubs

We keep in stock the most popular axle sizes and colors of some well-liked hub models. If you want a special order, feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com).

Model: DT SWISS 180, DT SWISS 240 EXP, DT SWISS 350, Novatec A291SB-SL / F482SB-SL, Bitex RAF10 / RAR9, Industry Nine Solix, Carbon-Ti X-Hub
Front Axle Size: 12 / 100mm, QR / 100mm
Rear Axle Size: 12 / 142mm, QR / 130mm
Driver Body: Shimano Road 11S, Campy 11S, Shimano Road 11S Alloy, Sram XDR Alloy, Sram XDR
Hole: 20H, 24H

Other Parts

Leave a note at checkout or contact us if you want spare spokes or nipples.

Spokes: Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420, Sapim CX Ray, Sapim CX Sprint-Rear drive side/ CX Ray-Other sides
Nipples: Aluminium Black, Aluminium Red, Brass Oil slick, Brass Black

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Overview

Looking to turn your road or tri bike into an aero machine? With a 55mm profile, the R55 is deep enough to give your an aerodynamic advantage without compromising ride quality in the stiffest crosswinds.

Comfortable as a race oriented wheelset or a daily driver, the 25mm outer width keeps things aerodynamically optimized with smoother rolling for your 25 and 28c tires.
Specs
Rims

Our Pro series comes with a 5-year warranty (lifetime optional), while the non-pro with a 3-year warranty and crash replacement.

Rim Model: R55

Material: Toray T700 & T800 Premium Carbon Fiber

Size: 29”/700C (ETRTO 622mm)

Series: FALCON

Intended Use: Road/CX

Bead Type: Clincher

Tubeless Capable: Yes

Inner/Outer Width: 17.9mm/25mm

Depth: 55mm

ERD: 530mm (not including nipple head dimension)

Rim Weight: 515+/-15g

Profile: Symmetric (0mm)

Max Cyclist Weight (on flat ground): 130kg/ 287lbs

Spoke Hole Angle: ±6°

Spoke Tension: 100 ~115kgf front, 120~135kgf rear drive side

Max Tire Pressure (with 25C): 120psi/ 8.27bar

Recommended Tire Width: 21C-38C

Read more for actual road tire width

Hubs

We keep in stock the most popular axle sizes and colors of some well-liked hub models. If you want a special order, feel free to contact us (sales@lightbicycle.com).

Model: DT SWISS 180, DT SWISS 240 EXP, DT SWISS 350, Novatec A291SB-SL / F482SB-SL, Bitex RAF10 / RAR9, Industry Nine Solix, Carbon-Ti X-Hub

Front Axle Size: 12 / 100mm, QR / 100mm

Rear Axle Size: 12 / 142mm, QR / 130mm

Driver Body: Shimano Road 11S, Campy 11S, Shimano Road 11S Alloy, Sram XDR Alloy, Sram XDR

Hole: 20H, 24H

Other Parts

Leave a note at checkout or contact us if you want spare spokes or nipples.

Spokes: Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420, Sapim CX Ray, Sapim CX Sprint-Rear drive side/ CX Ray-Other sides

Nipples: Aluminium Black, Aluminium Red, Brass Oil slick, Brass Black
Tech

Learn More >>
Warranty

For Non-Pro Series Rims: From the date of purchase, 3-year Standard Warranty.

For Pro Series Rims: From the date of purchase, 5-year Pro Warranty as standard and an upgraded optional lifetime Premium Warranty with minimum charge.

Crash Replacement: It is applicable with the same period as the warranty time range that you purchased for the rims with 10% /25% discount for Non-Pro series /Pro series.

Learn More >>
In The Box

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Gallery

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Light Bicycle : Rims: R55 Non-Disc Grooved Graphene Surface Hook UD Glossy Crystal Paint (White) 28H External Hole With Drain Holes No Access Holes

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Wilson : Beautiful custom built by Light Bicycle. Welcome to put on your own words.

United States

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Alen : R55 on Giant TCR....wheels are super stiff, also the sound of DT Swiss 54 rachet hub is amazing when coasting...all in all, will order another wheelset for my disc road bike in the near future.

Slovenia

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Light Bicycle : Rims: R55 Non-Disc (Grooved Graphene Surface) Hook UD Satin 20/24H With Drain Holes No Access Holes Hubs: Bitex RAF10 RAR9 Black 100/130 QR J-bend 20/24H 24T Shimano Road 11S Spokes: Pillar Aero X-TRA 1420 Nipples: Sapim brass black

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Ivan : I ordered carbon rims from Lightbicycle back in September 2020 and so far, I am very happy with those. The rims are 45 front 55 rear. It felt like a nice combination.

Germany

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Richard : R55 non disc, satin UD, no holes in rim bed hooked, 20/24 carbon ti X hubs

United States

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Light Bicycle : Rims: R55 - Grooved Graphene Surface 20/24H Matte Hexa Comb Carbon With Drain Holes (2.5mm) No Access Holes Hubs: Bitex RAF10 RAR9 100QR 130QR 24T Shimano Road 11s Spokes: Sapim CX Ray J-Bend Nipples: Sapim Brass Black Price: US$711.20 (*The current price may vary a bit.) Claimed Weight: 1535.46g+/-25

Light Bicycle : Rims: R55 Grooved Graphene Surface Glossy Braided UD 32H With Drain Holes With Access Holes

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Ronald 2020/11/17

Wanted to order your falcon R55 rim brake Wheelset , can I get black decals instead stealth gray, also discount code would be nice for a first time customer

LightBicycle 2020/11/18

Hi Ronald, Yes, you can have the black decals if you want. We have several options for decals. for road wheels rim brake. Please check your email. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Eugene 2020/11/18

Hello will these 55mm deep, 25 wide fit my 2012 Specialized Roubaix Comp? Brakes are Shimano 105.

LightBicycle 2020/11/18

Hi Eugene, For 25mm wide/55mm deep R55 wheelset 700C, it is okay to fit your 2012 Specialized Roubaix Comp bike. Or you can double check with your bike supplier.You can choose shimano road 11S free hub( and leave message that you like a spacer for shimano 10S). Then we will include it for you. You can put on the spacer(ring) if you ride 10S.Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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ADRIAN 2020/05/18

I am looking for a 50 mm front and 60 mm rear wheel (DT Swiss 350 hub / 11 Speed Shimano). 700cc 25mm clincher. I live in Toronto, Ontario Thank you

LightBicycle 2020/05/19

Hi Adrian, We have 25mm wide rims with 55mm and 65mm depth 700C road wheels. Is it working for you? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Jamie 2020/02/27

Hi I am looking for a 55 mm front and 65 mm rear wheel (DT Swiss 350 hub / 10 Speed Shimano). 700cc 25mm clincher I am situated in Bahrain and I would like to know the cost for this wheel set with shipping

LightBicycle 2020/02/27

Hi Jamie, It is okay to order front 55mm/rear 65mm 700C wheelset. We sent the quotation through email. Please check. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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julien 2019/10/27

Hi I wonder how come the R55 rim is heavier than AR56 which being wider and higher ? Furthermore do you know if 30mm wide rim is compatible with R8000 shimano dual pivot caliper ?

LightBicycle 2019/10/28

Hi Julien, 1. R55 (25mm wide, 55mm deep) 25mm wide road 700C rim is with a rounder rim profile compare to AR56 (30mm wide, 56mm deep), which is with larger rim wall surface. Given the different rim shape design and intended use, our engineer specific design the layup process for every rim modle. For U shape is wider at the rim middle area and rim bottom area, AR56 30mm wide rims are wider on the top/but sharp at the bottom. U shape rims cause heavier due to wider at the bottom area. 2. According to SHIMANO's official Manual for Dual Piviot Caliper Brake, the BR-R8000 is compatible with 24~28mm width carbon rims. So our AR56 would be too wide for the caliper, however, you can use the R55 without worries. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Gregory 2019/07/20

Hey guys, Do you know what the total delivery cost with duty fees to UK cost? Really tempted. Thanks, Greg

LightBicycle 2019/07/22

Hi Greg, We offer two shipping plan for packages to the UK. Let me know which would be your pick. The TPD is not available online currently, if you like to go with TPD, I will create the invoice for you accordingly. The shipping and delivery time would be the same, 7~10 days. --EMS(Post system): USD78 for one complete wheelset, tax not included. But we will lower the declared value to USD220/wheelset so you can pay less tax. --TPD(Tax-Prepaid Delivery): USD156.1 for one complete wheelset, tax included. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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vassa 2019/07/01

Hi I am looking for a 45 mm front and 55 mm rear wheel 700cc 25mm, tubeless & pro series I am situated in New Jersey and I would like to know the cost for this wheel set with shipping

LightBicycle 2019/07/02

Hi Sir, 1. Yes, we can build a mixed depth 700C 25mm wide wheelset for you. 2. The RRU45C02 (25mm wide, 45mm deep) and RRU55C02 (25mm wide, 55mm deep) is from our Falcon series rather than pro series. They will be with UD matte finish for you. Is it okay? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Stuart 2019/05/21

Hi I'm from UK. Looking for disc wheelset. 45 or 55 rim profile. Red spokes. 6 disc bolt hole. Stu.

LightBicycle 2019/05/22

Hi Stu, Yes, mix depth of road disc wheelset is popular. It is okay to order front 45mm deep/rear 55mm deep. Do you like DT Swiss 240S road disc hubs or 350 road disc hubs? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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VIKAS 2019/05/03

Hi light bicycle, Greetings from India. Looking forward for deep section preferably 55mm & 23mm wide. -RIMS: RR50C2, 23mm wide, 55mm deep,UD, matte, 24H, with High TG brake surface --HUBS: novatech, front 100mm*QR/rear 130mm*QR, Shimano Road 11s, J-bend --SPOKES: Sapim CX-Ray, J-bend --NIPPLES: black. Suggest best prices and invoice accordingly to save on customs cost. Regards VIKAS KAUSHIK Regards

LightBicycle 2019/05/03

Hi Vikas, Thanks for your inquiry! The price for 700C 25mm wide road wheelset with following specs is USD550/pair. -RIMS: RRU50C2, 25mm wide, 55mm deep,UD, matte, front 20H/rear 24H, with High TG brake surface --HUBS: black novatech, front 100mm*QR/rear 130mm*QR, Shimano Road 11s, J-bend --SPOKES: Sapim CX-Ray, J-bend --NIPPLES: black. The delivery cost is USD117 for one wheelset to India by EMS delivery. We will also declare the low value to help you reduce the tax cost. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Simon 2019/04/19

hello, Im based in the uk and would like a price for the following specification of carbon wheel set Hubs-DT Swiss 240s Shimano 11 speed Spokes-C X RAYS Rim- 700c WRU55C02 with the graphene brake track Thanks Simon

LightBicycle 2019/04/20

Hi Simon, The 700C road wheelset is USD911/pair : RRU55C02 rims with graphene grooved brake surface+DT 240S hubs+sapim cx-ray bladed spokes. Currently, we provide 2 kinds of shipping methods to UK for one wheelset TPD delivery: USD155, tax pre-paid duty, don't need to pay customs tax and VAT cost, 7~12 days roughly for delivery EMS delivery: USD78, need to pay Customs fee if necessary. We will also declare the low value to help you reduce the tax cost, 7~12 days roughly for delivery Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Todd 2019/04/03

Hello, For WRU55C02, the rim profile drawing shows outer width as 25mm at the brake track, however it looks like the middle section of the rim is wider. How wide is the rim at its widest section?

LightBicycle 2019/04/04

Hi Todd, You are very observed the widest area of the RRU55C02 road clincher rim is about 28.02mm. Are you interested in purchasing a full wheelset? What kind of configuration you have in mind? Disc or non disc? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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paul 2019/03/26

Hello I would like to know if you have 23mm wide clincher with rim brakes in 55mm depth for rear with shimano 10 speed complete or just rim. thank you for your time paul

LightBicycle 2019/03/26

Hi Paul, We have 23mm wide, 50mm deep 700C clincher wheelset available. Will it be ok with you? You can check out the rim profile from the attachment. What hubs are you looking for? Here's an example quote for your reference. Let me know if you want anything changed. The wheelset is USD705.2/pair with below specs: --RIMS: RR50C2, 23mm wide, 50mm deep, UD, matte, 24H, with High TG brake surface --HUBS: Black DT SWISS 350, front 100mm*QR/rear 130mm*QR, Shimano Road 11s, J-bend --SPOKES: Sapim CX-Ray, J-bend --NIPPLES: Black alloy Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Mike 2019/03/11

Hello, I am located in Canada and I'm interested in purchasing your wheels, specifically WRU55C02. I notice that this isn't available in your Canadian warehouse. I'd also would like Novatec hubs (not disc) to keep the cost down. Can these be shipped from your Canadian warehouse? If not, do you have comparable cost wheels around 50mm deep that ship from North America? Thanks.

LightBicycle 2019/03/12

Hi Mike, Novatec hubs are only availble in Global warehouse. The North America warehouse don't have a wheelset configuration that close to the cost in Globa. What is your main concern for Global shipping? The price is already very friendly with Novatec or Bitex hubs. We can also lower the decalred value on the customs clearance documents so you can pay less tax. If it's about lead time, most road rims are ordered to make (non-stock). So if you want the wheels shipped from Canada, it will have to be made and built in China, then ship to Canada warehouse, and ship to you. Won't shorten the lead time. And the cost won't be lower. The shipping cost is USD78 from China to Canada. Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Matt 2018/11/09

Hi. Can you offer these rims in asymmetric? Thanks.

LightBicycle 2018/11/12

Hi Matt, Sorry to tell you that we don't have the RRU55C02 in asymmetric version. The only asymmetrical road rim we have currently is RG922 (29mm wide, 28mm deep). Will you be interested in this? The 55mm deep rim is very popular for its aerodynamic profile. Could you care to share the reason why you need an asymmetrical version for a rim as deep? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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Kevin 2018/07/11

Do the Wheel sets come with skewers?

LightBicycle 2018/07/12

Hi Kevin, If you order wheelset with Novatec hubs, they come with quick release skewers. If you order wheelset with other hubs like DT Swiss, the quick release skewers are not included. You will have to buy them seperately. Which hubs do you like for this road clincher 700C wheelset? Thanks, Lightbicycle

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